Crochet Adorable Shark Cocoon Blanket Free Pattern

Materials

• Aran/worsted weight yarn in grey, white, and black (approx. 700g)
• Crochet hook size 7mm
• Black safety eyes (optionally, you can use black yarn for embroidery)
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• st - stitch
• sl st - slip stitch
• inc - increase

Instructions

Body

1. Begin with grey yarn. Create a magic circle and work 6 sc into the circle. Join with a sl st. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st. (18 sts)
4. Continue increasing following this pattern, placing an extra sc between the increases until the diameter is approximately 22 inches.
5. Once the base is complete, continue working in dc in each stitch around without increasing until the body measures about 30 inches long.

Fin

1. Using grey yarn, ch 21.
2. Row 1: Dc in the fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, dc across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the fin measures about 8 inches wide.
5. Fold the fin in half lengthwise and sew down the edge to make a fin shape. Attach to the top back of the cocoon.

Side Fins (Make 2)

1. Using grey yarn, ch 11.
2. Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, dc across. Turn.
4. Continue until piece measures about 5 inches wide.
5. Fold in half, sew edges, and attach to sides of cocoon.

Teeth and Mouth

1. Using white yarn, ch 31.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, *sc, ch 3, sc in next st*, repeat across for spikes.
4. Attach around the edge of the opening as shown.

Finishing Touches

1. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.
2. Optionally, create gill details using black yarn by embroidering simple lines.
3. Weave in all ends and ensure all parts are securely attached.